OpenVMS VAX Software Products Library - December 2003 AV-RUF9C-TE Welcome to this month's OpenVMS VAX Software Products Library Package. The December 2003 package includes the changes described in the following sections. A Change for Q4/December Software Products Library Schedules ============================================================ In order to deliver a complete solution to our OpenVMS customers, we are switching the VAX and Alpha shipment dates of the Q4 CY2003/ December OpenVMS Software Products Library kits so that the OpenVMS Alpha Software Products Library (SPL) shipment date will align with the release of the OpenVMS Alpha Version 7.3-2 operating system. The new OpenVMS Software Products Library shipment dates are as follows (this change is for Q4/2003 only): Part Number Shipment Date One-Time Service revised from Product Name Order Subscription 17-Nov-2003 ============================================================ OpenVMS Alpha QA-03XAA-H8 QT-03XAA-C8 10-Dec-2003 Software Layered Products Library Package OpenVMS Alpha QA-5G98A-H8 QT-5G98A-C8 10-Dec-2003 Software Layered Products and Operating System Library Package OpenVMS Alpha QA-4KM8A-G8 QT-4KM8A-C8 10-Dec-2003 Online Documentation Library OpenVMS Alpha QA-5FX8A-A8 QT-5FX8A-C8 10-Dec-2003 Software Layered Products and Operating System Library (binaries only) OpenVMS Alpha QA-4KL8A-A8 QT-4KL8A-C8 10-Dec-2003 Software Layered Products Library (binaries only) Part Number Shipment Date One-Time Service revised from Product Name Order Subscription 10-Dec-2003 ============================================================ OpenVMS VAX QA-5G88A-H8 QT-5G88A-C8 17-Nov-2003 Software Layered Products Library Package OpenVMS VAX QA-YL48A-H8 QT-YL48A-C8 17-Nov-2003 Software Layered Products and Operating System Library Package OpenVMS VAX QA-VYR8A-G8 QT-VYR8A-C8 17-Nov-2003 Online Documentation Library OpenVMS VAX QA-VWJ8A-A8 QT-VWJ8A-C8 17-Nov-2003 Software Layered Products and Operating System Library (binaries only) Next quarter we'll be back on schedule, with OpenVMS Alpha SPL offerings scheduled to ship on 16-Feb-2004, and OpenVMS VAX SPL offerings scheduled to ship on 8-Mar-2004. For more information on the new OpenVMS Alpha Version 7.3-2 release, please see the following web site: http://www.openvms.compaq.com/openvms/announce731.html Full-Kit Software Patches are included on the Software Products Library ======================================================================= Beginning with this release, for some products a "Full-Kit Software Patch" will be delivered either as a replacement or as an additional revision for the currently shipping software product. These software patches have been qualified and are approved for shipment to the Software Products Library audience. These software patches can be identified with an ECO in the Kit Type column. Details regarding the software patch version are available in each product's cover letter. The Full-Kit Software Patch should be handled as a maintenance release. Software Products Library now offers Web Downloads! =================================================== Web downloads are now offered from our website, http://www1.aclabs.com. Special web versions of the Software Products Library Master Indexes now permit you to download the software kits. Look for the download link at the individual product level look for the download link. See the SPL Download Information and Requirements page: http://www1.aclabs.com/downloadinfo.shtml for more details. A link to this page can be found on the left navigation bar, at the web site, under Support Options, Download Information. Software Library customers will find username and password on the Library's Cover Letter. The username and password will be updated each quarter. A copy of the coverletter with username and password can be found on Disc #1, [README]. Your comments regarding our new website are welcomed: odlcdrom@astadia.com Removals from the Current Library (December 2003) ================================================= There are no products planned for removal in December 2003 Future Product Removals due to Retirement (March 2004) ======================================================= Product Name Version UPILV DIGITAL Extended Math Library for 2.0A YEZAA OpenVMS (Development) Digital Extended Math Library for 2.0A MUSAA OpenVMS (Run-Time) Product Name Changes ==================== There were no product name changes in this release. System Tools CD =============== The System Tools CD that is included with the Software Products Library contains diagnosis and supporting software, for example WEBES and DECevent, for use by HP's service engineers and HP's Authorized Service Provider service engineers. The software and associated documentation on this CD are for use on systems that have hardware warranty, a service contract, or service obligation. The System Tools CD and associated web pages may contain new diagnosis software that is applicable to the system and should be reviewed for the most recent updates to the diagnosis tools. http://h18000.www1.hp.com/support/svctools/index.html Mature Product Support Program ============================== HP offers a Mature Product Support service for products that are functionally complete, stable, and have no new versions planned for release. For more information on Mature Products Support and to view a list of the eligible products, visit the Software Support Services for Legacy Software Web page: http://h18005.www1.hp.com/services/software/ss_mature.html After products have entered the Mature Product Support Program they will continue to ship on the Software Products Libraries. Software Products Library Website ================================= You are invited to visit our website, http://www1.sqp.com. Special web versions of the Software Products Library Master Indexes have been linked to underlying product information. If you are looking for detail of what's shipping or ship history for previous product versions, this site can help. Your comments regarding our new website are welcomed: odlcdrom@astadia.com Software Compatibility Matrix ============================= Please refer to the Software Compatibility Matrix or Software Product Description for Operating System Support information. The Software Compatibility Matrix shows the minimum and maximum Operating System versions supported by each software product on the Software Products Library. This matrix is located on disc 1 in the following file: [README]SW_COMPAT_MATRIX.PS (.TXT) Licensing Information ===================== A valid software product license is required to access and use each software product on the Software Products Library. The subscription service, "Consolidated Distribution and Documentation Service," requires the customer to purchase either a Service Contract that provides the rights to use new versions of software or to purchase the appropriate Software Update License for each version. Additional licensing information is available here: http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/software/info/terms/swl_sld.html A Final Note ============ If you have questions or concerns regarding the Software Products Library, please contact us at: odlcdrom@astadia.com Please note that this mail address will reach the Software Products Library only. Questions regarding individual product performance should continue to be worked through your local support team. c 2003 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. [EOB] OpenVMS VAX Software Products Library- December 2003 AV-RUF9C-TE Welcome to this month's OpenVMS VAX Software Products Library Package. The December 2003 package includes the changes described in the following sections. A Change for Q4/December Software Products Library Schedules ============================================================ In order to deliver a complete solution to our OpenVMS customers, we are switching the VAX and Alpha shipment dates of the Q4 CY2003/ December OpenVMS Software Products Library kits so that the OpenVMS Alpha Software Products Library (SPL) shipment date will align with the release of the OpenVMS Alpha Version 7.3-2 operating system. The new OpenVMS Software Products Library shipment dates are as follows (this change is for Q4/2003 only): Product Name Part Number Shipment Date Product Name One-Time Service revised from Order Subscription 17-Nov-2003 ============================================================ OpenVMS Alpha QA-03XAA-H8 QT-03XAA-C8 10-Dec-2003 Software Layered Products Library Package OpenVMS Alpha QA-5G98A-H8 QT-5G98A-C8 10-Dec-2003 Software Layered Products and Operating System Library Package OpenVMS Alpha QA-4KM8A-G8 QT-4KM8A-C8 10-Dec-2003 Online Documentation Library OpenVMS Alpha QA-5FX8A-A8 QT-5FX8A-C8 10-Dec-2003 Software Layered Products and Operating System Library (binaries only) OpenVMS Alpha QA-4KL8A-A8 QT-4KL8A-C8 10-Dec-2003 Software Layered Products Library (binaries only) Product Name Part Number Shipment Date Product Name One-Time Service revised from Order Subscription 10-Dec-2003 ============================================================ OpenVMS VAX QA-5G88A-H8 QT-5G88A-C8 17-Nov-2003 Software Layered Products Library Package OpenVMS VAX QA-YL48A-H8 QT-YL48A-C8 17-Nov-2003 Software Layered Products and Operating System Library Package OpenVMS VAX Online QA-VYR8A-G8 QT-VYR8A-C8 17-Nov-2003 Documentation Library OpenVMS VAX QA-VWJ8A-A8 QT-VWJ8A-C8 17-Nov-2003 Software Layered Products and Operating System Library (binaries only) Next quarter we'll be back on schedule, with OpenVMS Alpha SPL offerings scheduled to ship on 16-Feb-2004, and OpenVMS VAX SPL offerings scheduled to ship on 8-Mar-2004. For more information on the new OpenVMS Alpha Version 7.3-2 release, please see the following web site: http://www.openvms.compaq.com/openvms/announce731.html Full-Kit Software Patches are included on the Software Products Library ======================================================================= Beginning with this release, for some products a "Full-Kit Software Patch" will be delivered either as a replacement or as an additional revision for the currently shipping software product. These software patches have been qualified and are approved for shipment to the Software Products Library audience. These software patches can be identified with an ECO in the Kit Type column. Details regarding the software patch version are available in each product's cover letter. The Full-Kit Software Patch should be handled as a maintenance release. Software Products Library now offers Web Downloads! =================================================== Web downloads are now offered from our website, http://www1.aclabs.com. Special web versions of the Software Products Library Master Indexes now permit you to download the software kits. Look for the download link at the individual product level look for the download link. See the SPL Download Information and Requirements page: http://www1.aclabs.com/downloadinfo.shtml for more details. A link to this page can be found on the left navigation bar, at the web site, under Support Options, Download Information. Software Library customers may use the following for access: Username: SPLVV2 Password: Eyewear8 Domain name: www1.aclabs.com The username and password will be updated each quarter. A copy of this coverletter with username and password can be found on Disc #1, [README]. Your comments regarding our new website are welcomed: odlcdrom@astadia.com Removals from the Current Library (December 2003) ================================================= There are no products planned for removal in December 2003 Future Product Removals due to Retirement (March 2004) ======================================================= Product Name Version UPILV DIGITAL Extended Math Library for 2.0A YEZAA OpenVMS (Development) Digital Extended Math Library for 2.0A MUSAA OpenVMS (Run-Time) Product Name Changes ==================== There were no product name changes in this release. System Tools CD =============== The System Tools CD that is included with the Software Products Library contains diagnosis and supporting software, for example WEBES and DECevent, for use by HP's service engineers and HP's Authorized Service Provider service engineers. The software and associated documentation on this CD are for use on systems that have hardware warranty, a service contract, or service obligation. The System Tools CD and associated web pages may contain new diagnosis software that is applicable to the system and should be reviewed for the most recent updates to the diagnosis tools. http://h18000.www1.hp.com/support/svctools/index.html Mature Product Support Program ============================== HP offers a Mature Product Support service for products that are functionally complete, stable, and have no new versions planned for release. For more information on Mature Products Support and to view a list of the eligible products, visit the Software Support Services for Legacy Software Web page: http://h18005.www1.hp.com/services/software/ss_mature.html After products have entered the Mature Product Support Program they will continue to ship on the Software Products Libraries. Software Products Library Website ================================= You are invited to visit our website, http://www1.sqp.com. Special web versions of the Software Products Library Master Indexes have been linked to underlying product information. If you are looking for detail of what's shipping or ship history for previous product versions, this site can help. Your comments regarding our new website are welcomed: odlcdrom@astadia.com Software Compatibility Matrix ============================= Please refer to the Software Compatibility Matrix or Software Product Description for Operating System Support information. The Software Compatibility Matrix shows the minimum and maximum Operating System versions supported by each software product on the Software Products Library. This matrix is located on disc 1 in the following file: [README]SW_COMPAT_MATRIX.PS (.TXT) Licensing Information ===================== A valid software product license is required to access and use each software product on the Software Products Library. The subscription service, "Consolidated Distribution and Documentation Service," requires the customer to purchase either a Service Contract that provides the rights to use new versions of software or to purchase the appropriate Software Update License for each version. Additional licensing information is available here: http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/software/info/terms/swl_sld.html A Final Note ============ If you have questions or concerns regarding the Software Products Library, please contact us at: odlcdrom@astadia.com Please note that this mail address will reach the Software Products Library only. Questions regarding individual product performance should continue to be worked through your local support team. c 2003 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. [EOB]